US Celtic Soldier Gift Program sending first Celtic Cross and Chain

November 15, 2007 - Celtic Cross and Chain is in the process of being sent to Gage Skrdla $teele.

Suzie Larson, a friend from my high school class of 1980, responded to my email looking for people to send a Cross and Chain to,with the following:

Chris,
I don’t know of anyone right now that is overseas but we just had a solider return wounded. The story is below if interested, if you want or need anymore information I will be glad to help you out. Hope you are doing fine and take care.
Suzie Larson
//SIGNED//SUZETTE M. BAUMGARDNER, MSgt, KSANGBase Functional Manager

—–Original Message—–From: Help DeskSent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:49 PMTo: AGR; TECH - Technician Listing; CIV - Civilian EmployeesSubject: FW: Bart and Traci $teele son Gage Skrdla “$teele”
For those that don’t know, Bart Steele is a TSgt in MXS

The Following is an update on the condition of Gage Skrdla “$teele” Bart and Traci’s son.
What happened?

Bomb explodes near Green Zone
14/11/2007 17:12 - (SA)
Baghdad - A roadside bomb has exploded next to a US military patrol near Baghdad’s Green Zone early on Wednesday, killing one military and wounding four.

Series of events:
Wednesday, All times are local
0617 - Traci and Bart received the phone call that identified Gage as one ofthe wounded soldiers.
0900 - Traci and Bart received a phone call from the Doctors and nursing staff in Baghdad explaining Gages injuries and the plan to get him out of Iraq. Gage lost sight in both eyes and shrapnel from the bomb is throughout his body.
1000 - The Commander of Gages unit calls from Iraq and explains in brief what happened.
1200 - Doctor and nursing staff call from Iraq and place Gage on the phone. His voice is frantic and confused and he stated, “Mom I can’s see.” In his next breathe, Gage explains his Lt was killed and breaks down in sorrow.
2200 - Gages nurse from Iraq calls and states, “Gage is a very considerate and thoughtful young man.” She also recommends a couple of different books on CD and tells us that Gage is on the way to Landstuhl, Germany.
Thursday
We would receive updates from the US Army on his condition and movements. We were able to speak with Gage and his spirits and understand of what happened were much better.
On Friday the US Army called with family invitations orders to Walter ReedArmy Hospital to visit Gage. We will be departing for Washington DC on Saturday Morning and staying until about Sunday November 25, 2007.
The Doctors will be trying to save the eye with the least amount of damage. We will keep you posted.
The fact that we will be with Gage for Thanksgiving and that the Green Bay Packers are playing football that same day should make this a very memorable turkey day.

If you, yourself, would like to donate a celtic cross and chain to a person in uniform and overseas, please go to the following page... www.MyCelticTreasures.com/for-the-soldiers Thanks!

My Celtic Treasures’ Celtic Cross & Chain ”Gift Program” to US Celtic Soldiers…

To show a small bit of our appreciation for their duty and tremendous sacrifice, my kids and I will be Donating a Celtic Cross and Chain to one of our US Celtic Soldiers (any US military person serving overseas), once per week, beginning in November.

We are soliciting names and addresses of people you know that are in uniform and serving overseas and would like to receive our gift. Please help us out. Please include a short little bio about the person and what they do along with their shipping address. Thanks a million… Chris@MyCelticTreasures.com or Chris at 913-558-2275

If You, Yourself, would like to donate a Celtic Cross and Chain to a US military person serving overseas, just go to www.MyCelticTreasures.com/for-the-soldiers and follow the instructions. I will pay for the shipping and handling. Include the name and mailing address of the person along with a short bio. I’ll post the details of your donation on this page. Thanks a million! The soldiers will love it! If you do not have a person in mind, I’ll pick someone from the list of people I am soliciting from this site.

Right now, we need the name, shipping address and short bio of US Celtic Soldiers serving overseas. KNOW ANY?

Drum roll please! … the PROGRAM BEGINS!

New My Celtic Treasures Catalog...finally!

New My Celtic Treasures Catalog...finally!

My Celtic Treasures Holiday Showroom

My Celtic Treasures continues its Holiday Showroom TODAY Saturday, December 23rd, between NOON and 7:00 pm located at 9730 Slater, Overland Park, Kansas. For directions call 913-558-2275.

My Celtic Treasures is well known to the Irish community in the Kansas City region, being the outfit with all the sparkling bracelets and pendants hanging from branches. You know the one - you’ll have seen it at the festivals at Weston and Crown Center, probably with a crowd four deep around it.

We’re talking a huge range of Celtic jewelry made from sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and gemstones. Pendants, Crosses, Brooches, Cuff Bracelets, Rings, all that stuff with Celtic interlaced animals in impossible positions, and knotwork symbolizing whatever you want it to symbolize, except knots.

I’m also told My Celtic Treasures has a bunch of funky T-Shirts with Celtic designs, and other Celtic gift items such as wooden pen holders, hair accessories, book marks and more.

You can see some pictures if you visit the website, scroll down, and click away - but the stuff glittes a lot better in real life.

NOTE: My Celtic Treasures is NO longer at the Oak Park Mall this holiday season, and invites questions on the colourful details! Would they be the official Christmas colours I wonder?

See You at the Houston Highland Games and Celtic Festival

This weekend, Sat and Sun, I'll be set up at the Houston Highland Games and Celtic Festival. This will be my first time there... I hear it's a good one. Read more about it on their web site www.houstonhighlandgames.com .

If it's Celtic Treasures you are after, visit My Celtic Treasures.

Celtic Bridal and Wedding Jewelry with Knots and Symbols

My Celtic Treasures is proud to introduce new and Absolutely Fabulous Celtic Bridal Jewelry. We mix the ancient Celtic Symbols with breathtakingly beautiful modern styling which combines for something very very special for You and your Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Mother, Mother-in-law, Ring Girl, etc.

Pictured is one of My Celtic Angels wearing a beautiful Sterling Silver Choker (one size fits all). This fantastic piece of jewelry can be for the Celtic Bride, Maid of Honor or Bride's Maids. This one features an Irish Claddagh (friendship, love and loyalty)and is pictured here with rose colored Swarovski Crystal Pearls. This same choker design may be made with other colors of pearls or any color Swarovski Crystals. Email me a picture or call me with the color dress you would like to match and I'll make suggestions... 913-558-2275 or check out the web site. http://www.myceltictreasures.com

Celtic Gods and Goddesses - not just Celtic Knots and Symbols

I found this site fun and interesting to visit. It lists Celtic Gods and Goddesses by name.

http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/celticdeities/

Check out My Celtic Treasures for our fabulous Celtic Jewelry with Celtic Knots and Celtic Symbols....

Voted Best Irish Joke in 2005 - It's not always just Celtic Symbols and My Celtic Treasures

John O'Reilly hoisted his beer and said, "Here's to spending the rest of me life, between the legs of me wife!"

That won him the top prize at the pub for the best toast of the night! He went home and told his wife, Mary, "I won the prize for the Best Toast of the night"

She said, "Aye, did ye now. And what was your toast?" John said, "Here's to spending the rest of me life, sitting in church beside me wife." "Oh, that is very nice indeed, John!" Mary said.

The next day, Mary ran into one of John's drinking buddies on the street corner. The man chuckled leeringly and said, "John won the prize the other night at the pub with a toast about you, Mary." She said, "Aye, he told me, and I was a bit surprised me self. You know, he's only been there twice in the last four years. Once he fell asleep, and the other time I had to pull him by the ears to make him come."

San Antonio Scottish Clan Gathering and Highland Games this weekend!

For years, San Antonio Scottish culture enthusiasts have driven many miles to hear the music, see the athletics and taste the food of Scotland in Texas.

After the 1997 Gathering of the Clans in Salado, a group of San Antonians decided to work toward hosting an annual event in San Antonio. Articles of Incorporation were drawn up and submitted to the Texas Secretary of State not long after the association formed.

The first meeting was held in January, 1998. At this point the organization boasted a membership roster of 16 people and five clan groups. After bylaws were drafted the group set about planning the first games, which were held at the Retama Polo Grounds in April 1999.

After three years at Retama, the games moved to the Helotes Festival Grounds, a very popular decision, according to all who attended. Join us for our seventh annual games in 2005.

Membership in the San Antonio Highland Games Association is open to anyone with an interest in Scottish heritage and culture.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS... THIS IS A GREAT SCOTTISH EVENT!

Of course you will find me there offering fabulous Celtic Knotwork and Celtic Symbol Jewelry. I've begun a new line of Celtic Bridal Jewelry that will be on display for the first time. Want a peek of what I'll be bringing?